fag

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun offensive term for an openly homosexual man
  2. noun finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
  3. verb act as a servant for older boys, in British public schools

Etymology

Probably from fag end (“remnant”), from Middle English fagge (“flap”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

fagot, faggot, fairy, nance, pansy, queen, queer, poof, poove, pouf

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